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Best of the Babylon Bee: Trump to balance budget by starting swear jar for Dems

Best of the Babylon Bee: Trump to balance budget by starting swear jar for Dems

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Every week, The Post will bring you our picks of the best one-liners and stories from satirical site the Babylon Bee to take the edge off Hump Day. Want more of a chuckle? Be sure to click the links.
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